[Dopalgangr]

I have the Ridgid orbital oscillating sander and it just started this thing were it spins very fast and when I place it on the wood it gouges it. Even when I turn it off it spins at high speed for a long time. It also doesn't seem to be oscillating. Google research says it needs the brake skirt replaced. Can anyone concur or had this problem before.

 

[Carvel Loafer]

My Milwaukee does the same thing. I'm interested to see if there is something that is wrong, I just thought that's the way it is.

 

[Dopalgangr]

This is what led me to believe that it's the brake skirt. Read through the comments. It's only $1.35 part so I bought a couple to see. Once I get them and replace mine I'll let you know if it fixed it. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/brake-skirt-p-163358.html